Our People
A Family Affair
Founded by Justin’s grandfather, Lynn Alexander, Justin’s Place is truly a family effort. All members of Justin’s family are involved in assuring the success our mission to provide support to our community’s children and families.
Our Board
From fundraising to hands-on building, our board does it all! We are so grateful for this amazing team supporting our work!
Harold Rainwater
Sherry Akers
Clay Corman
Kim King
Robby King
Lynn Alexander
Rovena Alexander
Louis Fister
Kasi Sato
Allie Barnett
Executive Director
After graduating with her Bachelors in Nursing and working as a Registered Nurse, Allie gained her certification as a PATH certified therapeutic riding instructor, CHA Level 2 Instructor, Stable Moments provider, and Certified therapeutic foster parent.
Lauren Harris
Program Director
Lauren is currently attending Asbury University and will be graduating in Spring of 2025 with a degree in Equine Studies with an EAS concentration.
Erin Hall
Stable Moments Coordinator & Instructor
Erin oversees our foster/adoptive program- Stable Moments and is a PATH Certified Therapeutic Riding Instructor! Erin has an amazing history in riding and equine assisted services. Outside of Justin’s Place, Erin works in equine insurance, is an adoptive mom herself and a CASA volunteer.
Lydia Chadwick
Equine Manager
Lydia is a current student at Asbury University and has newly joined our staff team this summer!
Riley Sigler
Instructor & Vaulting Coach
With a degree in Equine Studies and her PATH Therapeutic Riding Instructor Certification, Riley instructs Barn Buddies and vaulting at Justin’s Place!
Sarah Yost
Instructor
Sarah Yost, an Asbury Graduate and Certified Therapeutic Riding Instructor, joined our team in 2025! She enjoys teaching one on one lessons and assisting with Horse Powered Reading.
McKenna Phelps
Instructor
McKenna instructs lessons in our Barn Buddies program as a Certified Therapeutic Riding Instructor. She has a degree in Equine Studies.
Lesson Aids
Suzanna Arnold
Payton Burdine
Melissa Johnston
Payton Merrill
Emily Foley
Benj Stout
Our lesson aids care for and lead our horses during lessons. They are crucial to provide excellent services by ensuring our most valuable partners are well cared for!
Our Volunteers
We truly could not accomplish this work without the work of our volunteers! They are TRULY EXTRAORDINARY individuals who give so freely of their time, energy, and expertise! Our volunteers make Justin’s Place special and show great care for our participants.